SUBJECT:
This is a wonderful circa 1890s “Reward of Genius” medal made by C. G. Braxmar of New York. It was presented by an unscrupulous Washington, D.C. patent attorney, John Wedderburn & Company. A medallion with a scalloped border hangs from a ribbon bar reading REWARD OF GENIUS.
VINTAGE:
Circa 1890s.
SIZE:
Approximately 2” in height and 1-5/8” in width.
CONSTRUCTION/MATERIALS:
Gold-plated sterling silver.
ATTACHMENT:
Horizontal T-style pin with C catch.
MARKINGS:
C. G. BRAXMAR 10 MAIDEN LANE NEW YORK STERLING.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a medal collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VEX12 LAFEX1/12
CONDITION:
8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The medal shows only small spots of light wear and tarnish.
GUARANTEE:
As with all my items, this piece is guaranteed original.
